Fitness
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Tech :: Leap Into Gaming with LeapTV
Leap Frog has been the go-to company for many parents because their educational toys and games are really well made and designed. My daughter learned how to read with their LeapReader and we have used their games on several occasions. Recently, LeapFrog has leaped into gaming with their new LeapTV that teaches core skills across a variety of subjects including: reading, mathematics, science and problem solving. Designed for kids ages 3-8, the system uses a motion-sensing camera and controller that fits small hands. Audio instruction makes it simple for even the youngest kids to play solo or with a friend! Yesterday we hosted a LeapTV “Leap Into…
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Fastest Woman Alive :: Carmelita Jeter Supports the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Most of us have been affected in some form or another by cancer directly or had friends and family members affected. My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the young age of 48 and I saw firsthand what a person fighting for their life looks like. The fear and pain that they have to go through is tremendous and it takes a community of caring people to help get them through it. The Susan G. Komen organization has been around since 1982 and was created by Nancy G. Brinker as a promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would continue the fight to end breast cancer. Today, with over 120…
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The Jolt Sensor Improves Concussion Identification in Youth Athletes
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a company whose Kickstarter campaign and product really intrigued me for several reasons. When my daughter started playing soccer, I was a bit concerned as I had read that the most head injuries for girls occur in soccer and cheerleading. Their developing brains aren’t really set up to be taking hits from a rather hard soccer ball. I realized that at this young of age, most of the girls are not heading the ball, but as she develops and grows, she will be put in situations where she might be heading the soccer ball more often. Truth be told,…
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Taste of Nature Bars are a Healthy Snack for Kids and Moms
According to a recent national survey conducted by Kelton and sponsored by Taste of Nature, nearly all (98%) Americans snack, but nine in ten (85%) admit they find healthy snacking to be difficult. Americans struggle to find a balance between what tastes good and what’s good for them. Taste is the top consideration when making a snack choice (73%), which is more important than convenience (54%) or accessibility (35%). What’s more, half (50%) say that healthy snacking is so difficult because it is hard to find a healthy snack that tastes good. (Source: PR January 2014). As a mom to a kid who has a major sweet-tooth, I am…
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Chiropractic Care is a Family Affair!
Image courtesy of Chiropractorchatswood.com Chiropractic care is a holistic, drug-free form of health care that thousands of people around the world use to get well and stay healthy naturally. While most people choose chiropractic care for themselves as adults, many are beginning to learn of the amazing health benefits for infants and children as well. Although chiropractic is extremely effective for pain relief, people continue to benefit from chiropractic care well after their aches and pains have diminished. The Benefits of Chiropractic Care: For children, chiropractors can help with a number of common pediatric issues, including reflux, colic, chronic fluid in the ears, ear infections, torticollis, general…
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Prevention Key In Fight Against Breast Cancer – Part 1
Prevention is really the answer to winning the war on breast cancer. What you are about to read are the scientifically proven methods of dramatically reducing your risk of breast cancer. Recent studies have identified a superstar of breast cancer prevention – vitamin D. Women with higher levels of vitamin D have a reduced cancer risk of 50% or more for most cancers including breast. Vitamin D protects against cancer by helping the body regain control over genes that regulate cellular proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis (death of defective cells). These three types of processes: proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis are key factors in the development of cancer. Without a sufficient…
